--- title: Arc XP Connect Series 2026 - New York City description: Learn more about the Arc Connect 2026 in New York City. image: https://info.arcxp.com/hubfs/Arc%20XP%20Connect%20New%20York%20City%202026%20-%20Header%20Image%20(1).png --- [![Arc XP Logo](https://info.arcxp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Navy.png?width=600&height=192&name=Navy.png "Arc XP Logo")](https://www.arcxp.com/) [Request a Demo](https://www.arcxp.com/request-demo/) [![arc xp a washington post company](https://info.arcxp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Navy.png?width=200&height=64&name=Navy.png "arc xp a washington post company")](https://www.arcxp.com) [Request an Invite](https://info.arcxp.com/arc-connect-new-york-city#section-6) ![Arc XP Connect New York City 2026 - Header Image (1)](https://info.arcxp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Arc%20XP%20Connect%20New%20York%20City%202026%20-%20Header%20Image%20(1).png?width=1280&height=720&name=Arc%20XP%20Connect%20New%20York%20City%202026%20-%20Header%20Image%20(1).png "Arc XP Connect New York City 2026 - Header Image (1)")   ## November 12, 2026 - New York City - SHiFT Midtown *Discovery, arrival, and the return visit – for publishing's senior decision-makers in the AI era.*  *8:30 - 6:30 PM*   ## Building More Front Doors ##### Winning discovery, the return visit and growing in the AI Era For fifteen years, search sent readers straight to the newsroom. That's no longer true. Referral traffic is collapsing, social and video platforms have overtaken owned site as the most common way people find news, and AI answer engines are absorbing what's left of the discovery moment. Building more front doors is the industry's response: Own the answer experience, capture video demand and make every arrival worth repeating.  At Arc XP Connect NYC, senior decision-makers will convene with Arc XP, The Washington Post, and fellow publishers to examine what's actually working—this year at SHiFT Midtown, in the heart of Manhattan, New York, NY. You'll hear real case studies and learn of new innovations—not vendor demos—on rebuilding discovery, earning the return visit and growing your revenues.  ## Live from New York... #### Arc XP Connect NYC ##### Welcome and Introductions - 8:30 AM ###### Join us for breakfast as we kick off a day of insights, discussion, and knowledge exchange. Kick off the day with registration and breakfast, followed by an opening welcome from Arc XP leadership to set the vision for the day and walk through what’s ahead. ##### State of the Market: Building More "Front" Doors - 9:15 AM ###### A look at the state of the industry when it comes to the role of AI in the Newsroom and the challenges we must all tackle. Matt Monahan, President of Arc XP ![matt monahan](https://info.arcxp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/matt%20monahan.jpeg?width=122&height=122&name=matt%20monahan.jpeg)   ##### Featured Session: What We Learned Optimizing for Answer Engines - 10:00 AM ###### How The Washington Post adapted its newsroom strategy for AEO, separating what changed from what stayed the same, and measuring zero-click visibility. Kyle Sutton, Head of SEO & AI Discovery at The Washington Post ![Kyle Sutton Headshot](https://info.arcxp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kyle%20Sutton%20Headshot.jpeg?width=122&height=122&name=Kyle%20Sutton%20Headshot.jpeg)   ##### Case Study: Owning the Answer - 11:15 AM ###### Behind the scenes of Sky News’ AI-powered search: How they built citation-backed discovery grounded in verified journalism—and what they learned along the way. Tom Des Jardins, Director of Digital Products for Sky News and Sports Mobile & Web ![Tom Des Jardins](https://info.arcxp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tom%20Des%20Jardins.jpeg?width=122&height=122&name=Tom%20Des%20Jardins.jpeg)   ##### Case Study: Crain Communications’ AI Strategy - 12:00 PM ###### How 17 brands use a unified data foundation on Arc XP to power AI personalization, turn user research into a product roadmap, and choose build over buy. Mike Palazuk, Chief Technology Officer at Crain Communications ![Michael Palazuk Headshot](https://info.arcxp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Michael%20Palazuk%20Headshot.png?width=122&height=122&name=Michael%20Palazuk%20Headshot.png) Sean Bales, Director of Product at Crain Communications ![T043AHVKW-U04K8P58XCK-00e83e0658f7-512 (1)](https://info.arcxp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/T043AHVKW-U04K8P58XCK-00e83e0658f7-512%20(1).jpg?width=122&height=122&name=T043AHVKW-U04K8P58XCK-00e83e0658f7-512%20(1).jpg)   ##### Moderated Roundtable Breakouts - 1:45 PM ###### Peer-led discussions on rebuilding discovery, boosting retention, and integrating AI, capped with a cross-room report-out. Janet Jaiswal, Global VP of Marketing at Arc XP & Moderator ![Janet Jaiswal](https://info.arcxp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Janet%20Jaiswal.jpg?width=122&height=122&name=Janet%20Jaiswal.jpg)   ##### Featured Session: Winning the Arrival & Earning the Return - 3:00 PM ###### Close the AI trust gap and drive reader loyalty: Learn how AI-powered discovery answers questions with your cited reporting and brings readers back under editorial control. Joey Marburger, VP of Artificial Intelligence at Arc XP ![Joey Marburger Headshot](https://info.arcxp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Joey%20Marburger%20Headshot.jpeg?width=122&height=122&name=Joey%20Marburger%20Headshot.jpeg) Ryan Gladstone, Director of Product Engineering at Arc XP ![Ryan Gladstone Headshot](https://info.arcxp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ryan%20Gladstone%20Headshot.jpeg?width=122&height=122&name=Ryan%20Gladstone%20Headshot.jpeg)   ##### Sports Stopped Selling the Score: What Leagues Learned About Bringing Fans Back - 4:15 PM ###### Lessons from the sports industry on live streaming, real-time engagement, and audience retention that the newsroom can put into practice. Jason Dvorkin, Head of Industry Business Development at AWS ![Jason Dvorkin Headshot](https://info.arcxp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jason%20Dvorkin%20Headshot.jpeg?width=122&height=122&name=Jason%20Dvorkin%20Headshot.jpeg)   ##### Closing Remarks - 5:00 to 6:30 PM ###### Cocktails & Hors d'Oeuvres ## The Venue: Shift Midtown Connect NYC lands this year at SHiFT Midtown — A fully immersive, projection-mapped space in the heart of Manhattan. The walls shift with the day, from the main stage to the closing reception, so the room itself becomes part of the story. ![shift midtown nyc](https://info.arcxp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shift%20midtown%20nyc.webp?width=1000&height=666&name=shift%20midtown%20nyc.webp "shift midtown nyc") ### Request An Invite Registration is reviewed before confirmation — we'll follow up shortly after you apply. **A small welcome** The first five registrations receive a custom News & Media Command Center Lego kit — a thank-you for being early to the room.  [![arc-xp-logo-white](https://info.arcxp.com/hubfs/arc-xp-logo-white.webp "arc-xp-logo-white")](https://www.arcxp.com/) [Follow us on Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/arc-xp/) [Follow us on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@arc_xp) Copyright © 2026 Arc XP. All Rights Reserved.